What happened on Thursday, February 21, 2008?

Here's what happened on February 21, 2008:

• Riots erupt in Belgrade over Kosovo's independence declaration On February 21, 2008, riots erupted in Belgrade, Serbia, in response to Kosovo's declaration of independence. Protesters targeted the U.S. embassy and other foreign missions, leading to significant damage and diplomatic tensions. source: nytimes.com
• Turkish military launches incursion into northern Iraq On February 21, 2008, the Turkish military initiated an incursion into northern Iraq targeting Kurdish separatist groups. The operation aimed to eliminate PKK militants operating in the region. source: reuters.com
• U.S. Navy destroys malfunctioning spy satellite On February 21, 2008, the U.S. Navy successfully destroyed a malfunctioning spy satellite, USA-193, using a modified SM-3 missile. The operation aimed to prevent the satellite's hazardous fuel from re-entering Earth's atmosphere. source: cnn.com
• Nevada Earthquake A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near Wells, Nevada, approximately 2.2 miles deep. The tremor was felt across a wide region, including Twin Falls, Idaho, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Wells, Nevada Earthquake Damage A significant magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northeastern Nevada, causing extensive damage. Over 30 buildings were impacted, with two partially collapsing and three homes destroyed. Hundreds of aftershocks were recorded.

Events in 2008

February 21, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 2008

February 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 21, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.67
• Apple AAPL: opens at $126.05
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.62
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.10

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.011 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0899 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.1435 CNY
• 1 EUR = 159.08 JPY

February 21, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2008 can also be written as 2/21/2008 in the US and as 21/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2008 in February 2008 calendar

Famous people died on February 21, 2008:

• Ben Chapman

  American actor (b. 1928).

• Joe Gibbs

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
4. Alicia Keys - No One
5. Timbaland - Apologize

February 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Nickelback - Rockstar
3. Adele - Chasing Pavements
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Kelly Rowland - Work

February 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
3. J. Holiday - Suffocate
4. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
5. Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 07:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2008

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Someone born on February 21, 2008 is:

18 years 5 months old,

or 221 months and 15 days old,

or 962 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6740 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2008?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 2008.

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